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More copies of this ISBN:Ragtime in Simlaby Barbara Cleverly
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Simla 1922. While the rest of India bakes in the hot season, up in the pine-scented coolness of the Himalayan hills the English have recreated a vision of home. Here are half-timbered houses, amateur theatricals, gymkhanas and a glittering vice-regal court for the socialites. The summer capital of the British Raj is fizzing with the energy of the jazz age. It is toward this country that detective Joe Sandilands is heading as the guest of the governor of Bengal. But when Joe's travelling companion, a Russian opera singer, is shot dead at his side on the road to Simla, he finds himself plunged into a murder investigation. As Joe begins to unravel the mystery which has its roots in the aftermath of the First World War, he discovers that behind the sparkling facade of Simla lies a trail of murder, vice and blackmail. Review:"Ms. Cleverly deftly transports readers to an exotic locale filled with intrigue, suspense, and characters skilled in the art of deception. This is a perfect travel for historical mystery fans."—Booklist "Fully developed characters and a convincing portrayal of time and place lift Cleverly's second historical...the author's talents seems capable of transcending any shift in scene."—Publishers Weekly "The sense of place is exotic, enveloping and superbly depicted. Joe Sandilands second outing is a filling follow his auspicious debut."—Contra Costa Review:"Ms. Cleverly deftly transports readers to an exotic locale filled with intrigue, suspense, and characters skilled in the art of deception. This is a perfect travel for historical mystery fans." --Booklist "Fully developed characters and a convincing portrayal of time and place lift Cleverly's second historical...the author's talents seems capable of transcending any shift in scene." --Publishers Weekly "The sense of place is exotic, enveloping and superbly depicted. Joe Sandilands second outing is a filling follow his auspicious debut." --Contra Costa Synopsis:Simla, 1922: While the rest of India bakes in the hot season, up in the cool Himalayan hills the English have recreated a vision of home. The summer capital of the British Raj is fizzing with the energy of the jazz age... It is towards this delightful country that detective Joe Sandilands is heading as the guest of Sir George Jardine, the Governor of Bengal. But when his traveling companion, a Russian opera singer, is shot dead at his side in the Governor's car on the road up to Simla, Joe finds himself plunged into a murder investigation. Someone in this close-knit community has a sinister secret... About the AuthorBarbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. She now lives in the middle of Cambridge near the river in an ancient house overlooking a wild garden. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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